Friday 25 June, 2021
Munster have chalked up some big wins in 2020 – but they need a trophy in 2021 to end a decade of near misses.
Leinster excelled in 2020 – winning 19 of their 20 games. The one that got away, however, still hurts.
Connacht’s record against the non-Irish teams in the Pro14 is impressive but their win ratio dips alarmingly when interpros are factored in.
Aaron Connolly chats to The42 about his emergence as a top-flight regular and his hopes for the future.
The team behind the podcast run through their favourite explanations from the past year.
The pope’s two-day visit was one of the most widely anticipated events of the year.
It was a big year in entertainment.
2018 will be remembered as a glorious year for hurling while many of Limerick’s young stars became household names.
These were the most popular posts on the site in the last 12 months. Thank you for reading.
Cavan’s Laura Corrigan Duryea brings The42 through a surreal first year with Melbourne FC in the AFLW.
In its year in review, the Coast Guard said it saved the lives of 335 people throughout the year.
Test your memory with these 10 questions.
The 21-year-old’s outstanding efforts were rewarded at her third Paralympics with a bronze medal.
Here’s what you have been reading for the last 12 months.
Ireland boss Martin O’Neill reflects on a memorable 12 months for the Boys in Green.
The Mayo and Shelbourne star thought she had already made the decision between the two sports.
This year was a special one sports-wise, especially for this lot.
From historic rugby wins for Ireland and Connacht, to the Euros and Olympics – it’s been a great one.
We took a look through each month and picked one or two standout Irish sporting moments from each.
14, if you include our own headline.
From elections to David Bowie, it has been a busy year for Facebook.
Possibly too much cute for you to handle right now.
The art of photobombing is not dead.
Good writtens to everyone who hates us cause they anus.
An emotional rollercoaster through 2014.
Katie Taylor, Odell Beckham Jr and Joe Brolly all make our list too.
“Dox me on the cloud and I swear I will blow the whistle on you, you spornosexual troll.”
There was the usual heartbreak for Mayo fans but also a lot of positives.
John O’Shea, Stephanie Roche and Dundalk all enjoyed great years.
